Momentum Continuation
Liquid US stocks in the top 7% of relative strength (above the 93rd percentile), trading above the 50-day moving average and moving enough each day to be worth a swing trade.
Why traders consider QM Screener instead of MarketSurge
- Six published methodologies pre-implemented — including the 8-point trend template and momentum continuation.
- End-of-day refresh on the full US equity universe with auditable filter values.
- One-click TradingView watchlist export.
- Free plan, no card — the top 5 names in every screen. $10 per month or $84 per year for the full lists, after a 7-day free trial.
QM Screener vs MarketSurge — at a glance
A high-level comparison. Both tools serve momentum-focused US-equity traders; the difference is in scope, workflow, and price.
| QM Screener | MarketSurge | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Six published momentum/trend screens | IBD methodology platform (CAN SLIM, RS Rating, IBD lists) |
| Methodologies baked in | momentum continuation, trend template, VCP, EP, gappers, swing | CAN SLIM, RS Rating, proprietary IBD scoring |
| Charting & fundamentals | Built-in candlestick charts with EMA/SMA overlays; no fundamentals — TradingView export for more | Built-in charts and IBD fundamentals |
| Refresh cadence | Daily after the US close | Daily / intraday |
| TradingView export | Yes — one-click watchlist | Proprietary |
| Pricing tier | Free plan · $10 / month · $84 / year | Premium subscription |
What QM Screener does
QM Screener runs six well-known momentum strategies against the full US equity market every trading day, then surfaces the names that pass each strategy's filters in one dashboard.
It's built for traders who want a daily watchlist generator without rebuilding scans by hand. Every passing ticker is shown alongside the actual values that satisfied the filter, so results are auditable rather than opaque.
Trend Template
A published eight-point trend checklist. Price is above the 50-, 150- and 200-day simple moving averages (SMA), the averages are stacked 50 over 150 over 200, the 200-day is rising, price is within 25% of its 52-week high and at least 30% above its 52-week low, and the RS rank is 70 or better.
VCP (Volatility Contraction Pattern)
The price range tightens from 30 days to 15 to 5 while volume dries up, with price above the 50-day moving average.
Gappers
Stocks that opened at least 4% above the prior close on at least twice their 50-day average volume, while already above the 50-day moving average.
Swing Momentum
Liquid stocks above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, with an RS rank of 70 or better and an average daily range between 3% and 8%.
Defensive Strength
Staples, healthcare and utility stocks above the 200-day moving average that swing less than the market (one-year beta against SPY under 1.0).
Pricing
Start with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Monthly
$10 / month
Billed monthly after a 7-day free trial.
- All six momentum screens
- Refreshed every trading day
- Built-in charts, setup tags, and watchlist
- TradingView, CSV, PNG, and API export
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Annual
$84 / year
$7/month, billed yearly. 7-day free trial.
- Everything in Monthly
- Save $36 a year vs. monthly
- One charge per year
- Cancel anytime
MarketSurge alternative — FAQ
Is QM Screener a MarketSurge alternative?
For traders whose main use of MarketSurge is the screening workflow — particularly trend-template screens and momentum leaders — QM Screener is a focused, lower-priced option. QM Screener does not replicate IBD's proprietary RS Rating or IBD curated lists; if those are central to your workflow, MarketSurge is the better fit.
Does QM Screener include IBD's RS Rating or CAN SLIM scoring?
No. QM Screener uses standard momentum and trend metrics (returns, ADR, moving averages, breakout patterns) drawn from published momentum, trend, and VCP methodologies, not IBD's proprietary scoring.
How does QM Screener handle the trend template?
It is one of the six screens. The standard 8-point trend template is applied across the full US equity universe daily, and each passing ticker shows the actual price, moving-average, and 52-week-high values that satisfied the filter.
How much does QM Screener cost compared to MarketSurge?
QM Screener has a free plan — the top 5 names in each of the six screens, no card. Paid is $10 per month or $84 per year after a 7-day free trial. MarketSurge's subscription is materially more expensive.
MarketSurge, MarketSmith, IBD, CAN SLIM, and Relative Strength Rating are trademarks of their respective owners. QM Screener is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Investor's Business Daily.